Applying for your National Providers Identifier (NPI)!

SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, LLC works to ensure the Black community and communities of color, low-income women, immigrant women, and young women have access to culturally competent doula care during their pregnancy, labor, and after the birth of their new born. SMC Certified Doulas can can receive reimbursement through Medicaid for their doula services. Part of the reimbursement process includes obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), used for financial and administrative transactions regarding your healthcare services and doula clients. 

What is an NPI?

The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit numeric identifier used for administrative and financial transactions within the health care system under HIPPA Guidelines. Such transactions include claims and encounter information, claims status, coordination of benefits and premium payment, eligibility and enrollment, payment, referrals, and authorizations. NPI was created to meet the needs of those enrolled in federal and private health programs in an effective and efficient manner.

The revised version of the form is currently available to view and download from the CMS Forms website at /Medicare/CMS-Forms/CMS-Forms/downloads/CMS10114.pdf (PDF). 

Applying for the NPI is quick and can be completed in just 7 steps!